Tag: PAGASA

LPA in Tarlac expected to merge with Tropical Depression “Nimfa” within 48 hours

(Eagle News)–The low pressure area in the vicinity of Tarlac is expected to merge with the trough of Tropical Depression “Nimfa” within 48 hours. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said as of 10 a.m., the LPA over Central Luzon was estimated in the vicinity of Mayantoc. “Nimfa,” on the other hand, it said, was located 685 kilometers east of Basco, Batanes, packing maximum sustained winds of up to 55 kilometers per hour […]

“Nimfa” almost stationary; Cagayan Valley, 2 other areas to have cloudy skies, scattered rainshowers due to trough of TD

(Eagle News)–Cagayan Valley and other areas are expected to have cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms today, Sept. 17, due to the trough of  Tropical Depression “Nimfa.” In its recent advisory, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said apart from Cagayan Valley, the Cordillera Administrative Region and Ilocos Region will experience the same conditions. As of 3 p.m., PAGASA said the center of “Nimfa” was estimated 725 kilometers east of Basco, Batanes, […]

Light to moderate rains to prevail in M. Manila, other areas

(Eagle News)–A rainfall advisory has been hoisted over Metro Manila and other areas. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said apart from Metro Manila, Bataan, Pampanga and Bulacan will have light to moderate rains. So far, PAGASA said light to moderate rains are affecting Nueva Ecija, Zambales, Batangas, Rizal, Tarlac, Cavite, Laguna and Quezon. “The public and the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Offices concerned are advised to monitor the weather condition and […]

Rainfall advisory hoisted over Occidental Mindoro, Northern Palawan

(Eagle News)–A rainfall advisory has been hoisted over Occidental Mindoro and Northern Palawan. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said  moderate to occasional heavy rains are affecting the two areas due to the southwest monsoon. PAGASA said the conditions may continue for two to three hours. “The public and the disaster risk reduction and management council concerned are advised to monitor the weather condition and watch for the next advisory to be issued,” […]

PAGASA monitors two LPAs

(Eagle News)–The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration is monitoring two low pressure areas off Batanes and Zambales. PAGASA said as of 3 a.m. one LPA was seen 715 kilometers east of Basco. The other LPA, PAGASA said, was estimated 130 kilometers west southwest of Iba, Zambales. The southwest monsoon is also affecting Central and Southern Luzon and Western Visayas, the weather bureau said. PAGASA said cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms will […]

Orange rainfall warning hoisted over parts of Zambales, Bataan

(Eagle News)–An orange rainfall warning has been hoisted over parts of Zambales and Bataan. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said under the warning in Zambales in particular are Cabangan, San Felipe, San Narciso, San Antonio, Castillejos, San Marcelino, Subic and Olongapo. Light to moderate with occasionally heavy rains are expected over Pampanga, Bulacan, Tarlac and the rest of Zambales. The weather bureau said light to moderate rains with occasionally heavy rains are […]

Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over parts of N. Luzon

(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over parts of Northern Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate rains with lightning and strong winds due to thunderstorms are expected over Kalinga, particularly in Balbalan and Tanudan, within 30 minutes to an hour. The same conditions, PAGASA said, are being experienced over Conner in Apayao, Banna and Nueva Era in Ilocos Norte, Pinukpuk and Tabuk in Kalinga, and in Barlig, Natonin and […]

Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over Bataan, other areas

(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over some provinces. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are expected over Bataan and Pampanga within the next two hours. The same conditions, PAGASA said, are being experienced in San Felipe and San Narciso in Zambales; and in Doña Remedios Trinidad, Norzagaray, Santa Maria,  Marilao, Meycauayan, Bocaue, and San Jose del Monte in Bulacan. “All are […]

TD “Marilyn” slightly weakens as it moves in northeast direction

(Eagle News)–Tropical Depression “Marilyn” has slightly weakened as it moved in a northeast direction on Saturday, Sept. 14. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said as of  10 a.m., the center of Tropical Depression “Marilyn” was estimated 1,215 kilometers east of Basco, Batanes, packing maximum sustained winds of up to 45 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 55 kph. It is moving northeast at 10 kph. “Marilyn” remains less likely […]

Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over M. Manila, other areas

(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over Metro Manila and other areas. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are also expected over Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Rizal, Zambales, Batangas, Laguna, Pampanga and Tarlac within the next two hours. “All are advised to take precautionary measures against the impacts associated with these hazards which include flashfloods and landslides,” PAGASA said.

Tropical Depression “Marilyn” slows down as it moves in northwest direction

(Eagle News)–Tropical Depression “Marilyn” has slowed down as it continued to move in a northwest direction. In its recent weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said as of 10  a.m., the center of “Marilyn” was spotted  1,045 kilometers east of Basco, Batanes, and was moving at 10 kilometers per hour. “Marilyn” is packing maximum sustained winds of up to 55 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to […]

Tropical Depression Marilyn could re-enter after it leaves country, says PAGASA

https://youtu.be/-RYD5Cu2tHs (Eagle News) — In this report by Eagle News Service reporter Eden Santos, the country’s weather bureau announced that tropical depression Marilyn could again enter the country, after it leaves the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Sunday night. A high pressure area east of Japan could push “Marilyn” to again enter the country on Wednesday.  But it is possible that it would re-enter the country as a weakened low pressure area (LPA). PAGASA, […]